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Becoming A 4-H Ambassador In Oregon
Being a 4-H Ambassador in Oregon is an honor bestowed upon 4-H members
who have proven to be enthusiastic leaders and promoters of 4-H in their
club, their county and/or their state. According to Webster's Dictionary,
an ambassador is an authorized representative or messenger; a diplomatic
agent of the highest rank. That definition fits well with being a 4-H
Ambassador in Oregon - a young person who is an authorized 4-H representative
of the highest rank!
4-H Ambassadors in Oregon are young people who are committed to 4-H and are ready to give back to the program at both the local and state level. They are enthusiastic about 4-H because of what they have received from 4-H.
The Oregon 4-H Ambassador Program is a two tiered program consisting of the 4-H Ambassadors and the Statewide Ambassador Team (State Ambassadors.) Additional 4-H Ambassadors will be selected each year to be added to the Statewide Ambassador Team, to make a total of 15-20 active State Ambassadors.
To be eligible to become a 4-H Ambassador youth must meet the following qualifications:
- Have completed at least one full year of 4-H work
- Be in grades 9 through 11 at the time of application (June 2)
- Have the approval of the county 4-H agent
- Participate in the Ambassador Training at Summer Conference
To be eligible to become a member of the Statewide 4-H Ambassador Team youth must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Have completed at least two full years of 4-H work
- Be in grades 10 or 11 at the time of application (June 2)
- Participate in the Ambassador Training at Summer Conference
Once appointed to the Statewide Ambassador Team, youth will remain active State Ambassadors throughout the remainder of their career as a 4-H member. Exceptions will be if a youth fails to meet the expectations of a State Ambassador or the individual resigns from the position.
All 4-H Ambassadors are expected to:
- Attend and actively participate in all sessions during the summer ambassador training
- Be enthusiastic about the 4-H program
- Actively participate in their county 4-H programs
- Be a positive role model for all 4-H members
- Adhere to the 4-H Code of Conduct
- Present themselves in a positive manner when representing any part of 4-H
For more information please follow these links.
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning the Oregon 4-H Amabassador Program
Oregon 4-H Ambassador Application
2008 Oregon 4-H Ambassador
Recomendation Form
